Bussin’ With The Boys — Jarod Recaps His Stand Up + Jack Beebe Making Rugs for Pat McAfee & Adam Vinatieri | Inside The Bus (Ep. 31)

Release Date: January 9, 2026
Podcast Hosts: Will Compton, Taylor Lewan, et al.
Guest: Jack Beebe

Episode Overview

This episode kicks off the new year with two big stories: Jared Beeman’s comedic debut at Zanies, sparked by a high-stakes fitness bet, and the creative entrepreneurial journey of Jack Beebe, a former D1 linebacker who now crafts custom rugs for sports personalities (including Pat McAfee and Adam Vinatieri). The conversation flows between hilarious behind-the-scenes tales from Jared’s stand-up night, real talk about college football culture and NIL, and Jack's unexpected business path.

Key Discussion Points & Timestamps

1. Guest Introduction & D1 Football Talk

(01:37 – 06:41)

• Jack Beebe's Background: Jack introduces himself as a recent Ball State linebacker, Nashville’s newest resident, and rug-making entrepreneur.
  • “Started making rugs the last year and a half and started making for some cool people…wanted to reach out to you guys because I just enjoy your content.” — Jack BB (02:45)
• College Football War Stories: Jack shares about being a G5 (Group of 5) player taking on P5 (Power 5) teams like Tennessee and Georgia.
  • The reality of ‘guarantee’ games: knowing you’re likely to lose but still getting hyped up by coaches.
  • “At the beginning of the week...the coaches start manipulating your mind…maybe we can win. And then it's like you get into warm ups...ball snaps, like, all right. Yeah.” — Jack BB (05:38)
• Favorite Player #31s: Quick sports trivia moment naming players with the jersey #31 (01:37).

2. Jared’s Stand-Up Comedy Debut at Zanies

(07:12 – 22:34)

• The Origin — A Fitness Bet: Jared had to do 20 minutes of stand-up if he didn’t get a six-pack by New Year’s. As the deadline hit, the comedy show was set.

  • “Didn’t get the six pack, obviously…He even confirmed last night...I would have completely forgotten about this if you hadn’t brought it up.” — Jared Beeman (07:41, 08:29)

• Anxiety and Preparation: Jared describes extreme nerves leading up to showtime—panic attacks, fasting, and overdosing on anti-nausea meds.

  • “I took so much nausea medic…like, I OD'd on it.” — Jared Beeman (10:45)

• Mentorship from a Pro: Lee Kimmel (comedian, Theo Von's opener) helps Jared process the anxiety, offering reassurance and practical advice over a two-hour coffee (11:03–12:36).

• Euphoric On-Stage Moment:

  • The energy of showtime:
    “It was euphoric, a feeling that no human deserves. It's just like everyone laughing, all these lights.” — Jared Beeman (13:09)
  • Clump recounts the crowd's hype and the wild walk-up lights:
    “Dave Chappelle walking out. Dude, lights, nuts. Crowd standing up.” — Taylor (14:04)

• Comedy Roast & Highlights: Backstage banter about roasting, memorable openers, jokes about Jared’s “dirty ass Air Forces,” and the Q&A segment awkwardness (18:00–22:10).

  • “I was like, just…let's see if I get my feelings hurt.” — Jared Beeman (18:14)
  • The forced “take your shirt off” bit:
    “That was really weird humiliation ritual. I did it just to like not…” — Jared Beeman (22:17)

• Would He Trade $5,000 for Avoiding the Set?

  • “Yesterday, I would have paid him $5,000 not to do it. But now, that is worth it. The show is way better…” — Jared Beeman (20:31)

Memorable Quote:
“I equated it to…I've never played sports, so I've never had a game that I'm nervous about. This is the closest comparison.” — Jared Beeman (09:22)

3. The Comedy Brainstorm: If the Hosts Had to Do Stand-Up

(25:36 – 27:05)

• Hypothetical: What would each host's central bit or routine be if forced to do five minutes of stand-up?

  • Taylor plans to lean into being “the handsome guy with diabetes” (25:57).
  • Jack would “just expose teammates for what it is” (26:56).
  • Will admits he can’t freestyle: “Not good” (26:48).

• Some wild D1 football locker room and group chat stories, including tales of misbehaving teammates (27:05–28:56).

4. College Football Memories & Team Culture

(29:04 – 35:05)

• Coaches “getting in your head” during high school football.
• Substitute teacher appreciation and the legendary “substitute day.”
• Who’s cooler: fifth graders when you’re in first grade or seniors when you’re a freshman? Consensus is seniors (32:14).
• Jack shares vivid memories of being a walk-on at Ball State, getting called out by veteran players ("Yo, 42, get back here!") and struggling through the early days (34:43).

5. Jack Gets His Football Scholarship: A Life-Changing Moment

(36:01 – 37:55)

• Jack details the emotional moment when his best friend (a fellow former walk-on) introduces him at a team meeting and he’s awarded a scholarship.
  • “I'm sitting the second [row]...just, like, low-key tearing up…He was like, ‘You're put on scholarship.’ Everyone erupts…that was kind of it for me.” — Jack BB (36:03)
• Jack drives home to tell his parents in person that night.
  • “I can't call them...they've done, you know, paid for my first two years of school. So I drove home that night...They're so proud of me.” — Jack BB (37:08)

6. NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) Talk: G5 vs. P5

(39:43 – 41:02)

• Jack explains how NIL works at Group of 5 schools: less money, only a handful of players benefit, and general donor funding gaps.
  • “We can't compete with Purdue…Like, they're still paying, they have way more money than us…” — Jack BB (40:49)

7. Jack’s Rug Business: “Foot Stompers”

(41:02 – 47:26)

• How It Started: The business began as a way to stave off boredom while in an online MBA program.

  • “I was like dude, I need to start something else.” — Jack BB (41:31)

• First Big Orders:

  • First “big” rug went to Malisek (42:17).
  • Rugs gifted to Adam Vinatieri and Pat McAfee, facilitated via connections with their sons/teammates (43:11).

• Marketing Strategy:

  • “You get somebody…I’ll comp you one if you can get in contact with somebody else. It helps, gives them incentive.” — Will (43:37)
  • “Plug your Instagram.” — Will; “It’s Foot Stompers…Trying to hit a thousand followers.” — Jack BB (44:01)

• Craftsmanship Progress: Jack describes going from bad initial products to today's detailed, framed custom pieces (45:17).

  • “Everyone starts somewhere…I just did my first two videos on camera, which were…just, I don’t know…horrible for the first time.” — Jack BB (44:14)

• Demonstrating the Rug Machine:

  • Explains the “ray gun”-like tufting tool, fabric, yarn, and the satisfying “buzzing” to finish the design (48:28–48:55).

• Dream Recipients: Who would he most like to make a rug for next?

  • Caitlin Clark, Pat McAfee (wants direct handoff), Tight End U, George Kittle, and country stars like Jelly Roll (49:12–50:32).

• Living Solo Experimenting:

  • Jack discusses his new bachelor pad—plans for a golf simulator in the living room for business and content creation (51:10–54:08).
  • “Dude, possibilities are endless. Living by myself for the first time…Like, if you do it, we all got to come over.” — Host/Taylor (52:35–52:44)

8. College Football Playoff Preview & Picks

(54:24 – 63:54)

• Travel logistics for the weekend: Hosts are headed to the Fiesta Bowl (Nashville to Arizona), then on to Vegas and Atlanta for more bowl games (54:27–56:49).
• Playoff Teams Banter:
  • Predicted winners and storylines: Ole Miss, Miami, Indiana, Oregon.
  • The impact of transfers, coaching changes, and “who’s hot” takes.
  • Nostalgic dialogue about “Convicts vs. Catholics” and Miami’s legacy (59:36–61:25)

9. Final Moments & Outro

(64:03 – End)

• Gratitude to Jack for joining the pod, major respect for his entrepreneurial drive and balancing business with college football.
  • “Ultra respect for Jack, man. Starting a business while in college, while playing football, building it, learning it, failing through the early processes of it…your mindset and work ethic is going to get you far.” — Taylor (64:34)
• Jack plugs more future content (possible golf simulator reveals).
• Teasing Will’s much-anticipated caroling vlog.
  • “Some people are saying that the vlog doesn't exist…It's time for you to prove everyone wrong.” — Taylor (65:13)
• The run-down closes with plans for a live group viewing and calls to bring back blooper reels.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Overcoming Nerves:
  “It was euphoric, a feeling that no human deserves. It's just like everyone laughing, all these lights.” — Jared Beeman (13:09)

• The DIY Hustler’s Path:
  “I was like, dude, I need to start something else…YouTube can’t tell you everything…you just get better as you go on.” — Jack BB (41:31, 45:17)

• Team Culture:
  “Yo, 42, get back here. Finish the line. I’m like, okay…I was a camp start walk-on. This is bad. Not how you want to start your college career.” — Jack BB (34:43)

• Standup Reflection:
  “Yesterday, I would have paid him $5,000 not to do it. But now, that is worth it.” — Jared Beeman (20:31)

• On G5 College Football:
  “All your boys are gone, bro…you have a really good year in a group of five, and then it’s, like, all right, P5 is going to pluck you.” — Will (38:51)

• Plug:
  “It’s Foot Stompers…Trying to hit a thousand followers.” — Jack BB (44:01)

Structured Highlights & Segment Timestamps

| Segment | Highlights/Quotes | Timestamps | |----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------| | Guest Intro & D1 Stories | Jack’s football background, G5 struggle, play vs. P5 schools | 01:37–06:41 | | Jared’s Stand-Up Recap | Bet origins, nerves, stand-up payoff, Lee Kimmel mentorship | 07:12–22:34 | | Comedy Bit Brainstorm | Hosts imagine their own stand-up material | 25:36–27:05 | | College Football Culture | Sub days, coach rants, social hierarchy, bullying/friendships | 29:04–35:05 | | Scholarship Moment | Jack’s emotional scholarship reveal | 36:01–37:55 | | NIL Discussion | G5 NIL challenges, fairness, money gaps | 39:43–41:02 | | Jack’s Rugs Business | Foot Stompers’ origins, networking, product process, dreams | 41:02–50:32 | | Entrepreneurial Living | DIY golf simulator, first solo apartment plans | 51:10–54:08 | | CFB Playoff Banter | Weekend bowl schedule, playoff predictions, Miami nostalgia | 54:24–63:54 | | Outro & Final Thanks | Jack’s send-off, content teasers, podcast community energy | 64:03–End |

Summary Takeaways

• Jared Beeman’s jump to stand-up reminds us of the payoff in facing nerves—and the support of friends and mentors on new challenges.
• Jack Beebe’s hustle (balancing D1 football and launching Foot Stompers) is a playbook for creative entrepreneurial growth—all while leveraging sports community connections.
• The locker room culture, from the absurd to the sincere, remains core to the Bussin’ With The Boys spirit.
• Football chatter, both about the past and current playoff hype, anchors the episode in the world of college sports.
• Bussin’ With The Boys wraps with praise for trying new things, the value of friendship, and the perpetual pull of inside jokes, shoutouts, and future plans.